Choosing A New Pet Puppy

If you are deciding whether or not to get a new puppy, there are some factors you should consider first. You want to have a long lasting and happy relationship with any pet dog you introduce to your home. This means you have to be able to cater to their needs and personality.

Suitability With Children In The Home

A young pup takes up a lot of time and energy. Caring young canines takes as much time and effort as young children, and can sometimes be more. If you have both kids and a puppy in the home, they will require contant supervision. You don’t want them hurting each other. Many potential injuries can occur when there are kids and pets under the same roof. These can include pulling, biting and other injuries, so you must be able to prevent this problem.

Many experts including breeders and trainers recommend that if there are toddlers or young children in the house, you should not get toy breeds. There is a high risk of these types of dogs getting dropped, stepped on or squeezed by young children. If you have decided on a toy breed puppy, it is recommended to choose one with an easy going personality.

Protective Characteristics

A dog barking when a strager approaches the door is often enough for dog owners to feel a secure. It’s like having your own home alarm system. Whether it’s a large or small dog, a barking dog is often enough to turn away any would-be intruders. Many breeds are excellent watchdogs. Even smaller breeds like Terriers and Dachshunds act as great watchdogs. Larger, more intinidating dogs are also effective. Their physical size is often enough to deter burglars or unwanted guests. Working or herding dogs are ideal for protecting families because they are easy to train and are highly skilled.

Allocating Time With Your New Pet

Dogs are social animals. This is why they make great pets and excellent companions. Their social nature means you need to be able to allocate sufficient time with this type of pet, especially puppies. Pups need training, supervision and interaction with other canines and humans in order to live healthier and happier lives.

An unfortunate statistic is that the average dog spends 8 hours per day, 5 days a week at home alone. This is suitable for some breeds who can find alternative ways to amuse themselves, but is not ideal for many other breeds.

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